Maryland's favorite springtime activity is officially here – baseball! Opening Day showed us that the Baltimore Orioles are back in action, bringing in more than 45,000 fans to watch a 3-2 win against the Minnesota Twins. With plenty of home games scheduled at the yard, plan a trip to the country's second best ballpark in the coming months and celebrate America's pastime with some Orioles history and local fan favorites.

2. Dine with former O's players

Spot some former players while grabbing a bite to eat! Head to the ballpark and decide if you're in the mood for a pit beef sandwich from Boog's BBQ stand or a sit-down meal at Dempsey's Brew Pub, operated by former Orioles Boog Powell and Rick Dempsey.

3. Babe Ruth's a Baltimorean

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum celebrated Opening Day with a block party and is ready to greet fans all throughout baseball season. Schedule a visit and learn about the Baltimore native's life and how he became the American sports hero known as the greatest figure in baseball.

4. Brews and Baseball

The largest brewery in the city, Peabody Heights, is located at the Old Oriole Park site. Stop in for a brewery tour and hear owner Richard O'Keefe recap the history of the site and facility, while tasting one of the 15 available beers on draft.

5. Bert Simmons' Museum

Just a short metro ride away, the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball is located at the Owings Mills branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. A former Baltimore Elite Giants player, Bert Simmons dreamed about opening a museum to honor those who played in the Negro Leagues. He achieved his dream – with the first museum officially opening in 2009 – two months before his passing.